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Presidential Candidate Releases Immigration Plan

Article: Presidential Candidate Releases Immigration Plan

Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke, a former congressman from Texas, has released a comprehensive immigration plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States.

Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Article: Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day is intended as a remembrance and honoring to everyone who has died while serving in the United States military.  To all of our soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and guards, past and present: thank you for your service.

Street Racing is Incredibly Dangerous

Article: Street Racing is Incredibly Dangerous

A catastrophic crash that killed four people on the 710 this morning in South Gate is a chilling reminder of the dangers of street racing.

Treating a Traumatic Brain Injury

Article: Treating a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an extremely serious type of injury that can lead to disability, or even death.  Every day, more than 150 people die due to complications after incurring a TBI.

Jury Orders Monsanto to Pay Over $2 Billion to California Couple

Article: Jury Orders Monsanto to Pay Over $2 Billion to California Couple

Bayer AG, owner of the biotech corporation Monsanto, was ordered to pay $2.055 billion to a California couple who both developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after decades of using the weedkiller Roundup on their properties.

Asylum Seekers Face New Challenges

Article: Asylum Seekers Face New Challenges

People seeking asylum in the United States, especially those from Central America, face new challenges after policy guidelines from the Trump administration and a court ruling were announced this week.

Premises Liability

Article: Premises Liability

Premises liability law is pervasive, applying to many public and private spaces.  It's designed to protect people from the negligence of homeowners, businesses, and in certain circumstances, the government.

Vehicles Keep Getting Safer

Article: Vehicles Keep Getting Safer

Vehicles on the roads have become safer over the years.  Drivers and passengers are routinely walking away from crashes that would have previously caused serious injury or death.

Trump Administration Proposes Asylum Restrictions

Article: Trump Administration Proposes Asylum Restrictions

A new directive from the Trump administration seeks to change the rules for asylum seekers, with the purported goal of "strengthening asylum procedures".  The proposed changes seem likely to make it more difficult for people to claim asylum.

Are Temporary Workers Eligible for Workers' Compensation?

Article: Are Temporary Workers Eligible for Workers' Compensation?

Temporary workers form a significant chunk of the labor market, with estimates around 10 percent of the workforce being hired on a temporary basis.  They are also protected from illegal actions such as retaliation for filing a claim.

Law Offices of Scott Warmuth Hosts Immigration Seminar at UC Riverside

Article: Law Offices of Scott Warmuth Hosts Immigration Seminar at UC Riverside

Last Thursday, April 18th, the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth hosted a free immigration seminar for students at the University of California at Riverside.  We spoke with students about topics, including the pursuit of United States visas after graduation.

Citizenship Applications Facing Longer Wait Times

Article: Citizenship Applications Facing Longer Wait Times

The wait time for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship has increased significantly over the past few years.  On average, it now takes 10 months for a legal resident to become a citizen, up from about five months in 2014.

The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Article: The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is one the least understood coverage auto insurance coverage types.  It also happens to be one of the most important.

It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Article: It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week

April 7 - April 13 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week.  It may sound like an April Fools Day joke, but the very serious annual awareness campaign is designed to bring attention to the epidemic of dog bites in America.

Good Luck! H-1B Lottery Likely this Week

Article: Good Luck! H-1B Lottery Likely this Week

The H-1B visa lottery will likely be held sometime this week if the past few years are any indication. Why do we say 'good luck'?  It's completely up to chance whose approved petition is selected during the lottery.

L.A. County to Proactively Dismiss/Reduce Marijuana Convictions

Article: L.A. County to Proactively Dismiss/Reduce Marijuana Convictions

California voters passed Prop 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative in 2016. Now, L.A. County prosecutors are seeking to automate the process, reducing or dismissing marijuana convictions on behalf of 54,000 people.